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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-21
bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicants

within one mile of the Soldiers Home
will be championed by strong lobby
OF the Womea's Helief Corps. Mrs.
a. y. Moffat, OF Detroit, well known
throughout the state in connection
with temperance work, will hcaa the
lobby. When they get full head of
steam on ! apprehend the ladies will
make life a burden 60 the unfortunate
legislator who has the temerity to re-
fuse 10 fall into line.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-21

Oscar I. Wisner, an attorney of
East Saginaw, has prepared and will
place before the Legislature a bill
making 1t obligatory upon the judges
Of the supreme court to reside at
Lansing during their term of Office.
lie claims the residence of the SUI
pleme juiges at the Capital City
would obyistc much Of the inconvcn-
fence and annoyance now experience
ed, lawyers frequently having to
spend twice as much time here a.
necessary because eases 90 over
from week to week in order to give
the Judges an opportunity to 20 HON
every Friday. He further AYERS
that the judges for the same reason
place twice as many eases on call as
they can proftably handle. Mr.. Wis
ncr expects the legislature to take
favorable action upon his bill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-21

VI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-21

The formal election of Col. stock
bridge takes place at , =. m. to-day.
There is no question but the action
of the caucus will be confirmed. SO
far as can learn the gentleman is
not in the city and viii not be here
at this time. However, in the course
OF a few days he will hold 4 recep-
ton at Lansing, which Will indubit-
~ be an affair of unusual magnif-
cencc.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
LOCAL NEWS.

Wheat SIC.
Fergus plays Wahpeton Saturday.
Mrs. Newman Rice who has been
quite i'll, is out again.
Chairman Mcmillan went to Fargo
Tuesday evening, returning last
evening.
Through II series of misuntler-
standings Billy Pannon did not play
Monday.
Mrs. j. q. Burbank, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Blanding is here
from Kansas visiting her people.
Mrs. J. N. Jacobs now of Red
Lake Falls is here visiting her daugll.
ter, Mrs. Wallace Olmstead, and paid
TIE TIMES a pleasant call yesterday.
j. W. Bridwell, representing Sly's
paints, Minneapolis, was here Mon
day. Clark Comstock, the boss
painter. uses largely of those goods.
Nick Rischard. agent for IIeile-
mans Lacrosse beer, amused his
friends Monday by driving his de-
livery wagon in the rear of the Cir
Gus parade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Miksche ex-
pected to board vessel on their re-
turn voyage yesterday, the 9th
inst. arriving here about the Goth
of September.
Wahpeton plays ball seven or
eight innings, then "plays horse"
the balance of the time. Get out
Saturday, and see how nicely this
thing can be done.
Joseph Kennerson has still a large
number of men at work grading
streets in the north part of the city.
At the present rate Wahpeton's g
streets will soon be in fine shape.
Geo. T. Proper, the irrepressible
land agent, insurance agent and
agent generally, has just sold lots
4 and 5 in block 9, lot 4 in block
l. and lot 8 in block 8. George
keeps right on doing something.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
Base Ball.

Fergus and Wahpeton played a
good game of ball Monday afternoon
Notwithstanding the rain and mud,
Wahpeton being defeated eight to
seven. There seems to be Il fatal
ity connected with Wahpeton's play
ing. growing out of some given
blunder some where in the team,
it matters little where. In this
game Fergus made all her runs in
the fifth and ninth innings, four
each time. Wahpeton as in the
majority Of league games this sea-
son, having outplayed their adver-
saries, gaining their runs by hard
playing, all scattering, and always
going to pieces on some ones blum
der. At the beginning of the ninth
inning the game stood five to four
in favor of Wahpeton who made
two more. leaving her seven. Then
Fergus stepped IN for the last time,
and having "a man on first base,
striker made "tip np' which CAME
down squarely into Favour's hands,
he hardly moving from the pitchers
box-and was mutfed, the second
muff of the season for him--and of
course this vas the signal for our
boys to begin to "play horse' ard
that's just what happened. Had
Frank held the ball it would have
been 4 double play--and our boys
would undoubtedly have gotten out
one more. in all probability not CIV
ing them a run in the inning, but
instead of that, Fergus again done
us up on the ninth inning. The fol-
lowing were the players:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
A Fine Entertainment.

Zerega's Royal Spanish Trouba-
dours. consisting of two lady and
two gentlemen players and an elo-
cutionist, Friday evening last.
favored Wahpeton with one of the
most delicate and fine entertain
ments ever seen in Seely's opera
house. Those people play the guitar
and that superb instrument the
mandolin, to perfection. 1t is in
deed a great treat to see and hear
these accomplished artists perform
upon their singular instruments.
The scene is not only fascinating
but is genteel and courtly. 1t is
a thing of beauty. hence u joy for
ever. The elocutionist may be
reckoned among the best on the
road.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
SAMPLES Wanted.

w. G. Sibben Of the Manitoba
management was in the city yester-
day making arrangements for sam
Piles OF grain and all sorts of pro-
duce, products or scenery peculiar to
the Northwest, to exhibit at the
Minneapolis exposition the present
season. appointing w. a. Seely.
Esq. president of the board Of
trade, agent for the company here to
receive and forward all samples,
scenery or products of this section
that would be of interest to outside
people, tendino to advertise and
show up the real facts with refer
encs to this country. The samples
of grain should be easily secured,
and there should he many att tractive
scenes upon the various extensive
farms of this county at this season
of the year. 1t would pay to take
time to secure some of these. Who
will act first in the matter?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
The Circus.

Barrett's circus and menagerie,
Monday,was fully UP to the standard
and in the afternoon had an i'm.
mense audience, and u fair audience
in the evening, notwithstanding the
rain. The menagerie was complete,
and Jo-Jo who occupied a high
table in the main entrance proved
the great curiosity promised. lie
seems to be Il man in everything
but head and face, which very much
resembles that Of Il dog. the hair,
however. being very fine and silky.
covering the entire face. The
tumbling. trapease performing, bare
back and other riding, and the bicy-
Gle riding, horizontal bar work, etc >,
etc. was very good, there not being
a vulgar word spoken in the after
noon or evening performance. 1t
is good show, we'll deserving of
patronage.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28

Fargo's gun club is taking active
steps to protect the game. Wahpe-
toms club had better take similar
steps.
Ladies" walking shoes ut Hunts.
Ladies' curacao kid shoes for -. so,
worth 1926. Hunt the shoe man.
Best brands of paints. oils, var.
nishes, brushes, ETC., ut ID. V. Crafts.
Ladies and gents should call at A.
Miksche's for stylish straw goods. 5
Gents calf shoes in button, lace,
or elastic sides for $500 worth $4 90,
at Hunts one price shoe store. IL
Ladies' French kid shoes in all
widths. at the lowest living prices,
at Hunts one price shoe store. IL
Hunt the shoe man has put up a
very pretty window curtain in his
elegant store.
Go to Carter & Bowden for your
blacksmitning near the Henry livery
stable.
John Reeder of the Chicago store
has just received large invoice of
dry goods, gents furnishings and
notions. Call and inspect. l
Window poles and fixtures at cost
at d. V. Crafts paint and wall pa
per store. 8
See Ink & Carter-Real Estate and
Loans.
See Ink & Carter-Real Estate and
Loans.
Go to Reeder's and invest in a
stylish spring hat. 1
When you make real estate loans
with Ink & Carter you pay Ink &
Carter. You don't have to send the
money east at an extra expense.
Go to Clark Comstock for latest
styles in wall paper, all at bottom
prices. Is
John Reeder of the Chicago store
has nice fresh stock of groceies.
Wall paper! Wall paper! Stock
larger and prices Is per cent lower
than ever was seen in Wanpeton, at
Miller's Drug and Book Store. 3
Clark Comstock is in the field to
do painting. paper hanging, kalso-
mining, ETC., ut reasonable rates.
Give him a call. Is
Clark Comstock deals in wall pa
per, and he has large force of
painters ut work constantly. Is
Fine carrige painting done at d.
V. Crafts paint and wall paper
store opera house block. 16
Plain and ornonental signs made
ut ID. V. Crafts. Prices very reason
bale. 16
See Ink & Carter--Real Estate and
Loans.
James F. Alden has money to loan
in sums of five hundred dollars and
upward, on first mortgages of farms
in Richland County, Dakota, at legal
rate of interest, without brokerage,
bonus or commission, to borrowers
who make application in person to
him at the Hyser House, Brecken-
ridge. Minn., where he may be
found daily from 10 to IL O'clock
a. m., and from 2 to 4 D. m. 9wlO
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
Bids Wanted.

Before the 18th Of August 1887,
sealed bids for the construction of u
school house 16x24 in Colfax town
ship, three miles from CoIfax sta
tion. Plans and specifications on
application to o. DAVIDSON,
School Clerk,
COlfax. ID. r..
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
DON'T LET IT PASS.

Those wishing a fine 18 %
photo of their home while the
foliage is full, leave orders at w. c..
Hoit's gallery over N. w. Bank on
or before July Is. l3.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28
At Cost!

The remainder of those fine deco
rated window shaesd we offer at
cost for the next ten days, at ID. v.
Crafts paint and wall paper store. 8
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-07-28

Base hits, Favour 9; double play, Larrabee.
unassisted; struck out by Davis 2, by Favour 8;
first base on errors, Fergus {, Wahpet0n 4; lei /
on bases. Fergus Z, Wnhpeton 8; wild pitches,
Favour 9; passed balls, Hatten 9. Conner none !;
hit by pitcher, Davis :, Favour 3; time OF game,
2:2O. Umpire, Eaton.
Favour and Connor, Wahpeton's s
battery. played splendldly, barring
Franks accident, doing up the
Fergus battery in great shape.
Fergus plays here again Saturday,
returning from Fargo and the
Forks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28

The following games were played in the
Iational League yesterday:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
Bates College.
Correspondence Of the Press.J
LEWISTON, Sept

Correspondence Of the Press.I
LEWISTON, Sept. "a.
b. w. Tinker has rejoined his class, 'Ss.
On Monday the Senior class held its annual
election Of officers, and the following we're
chosen for the year:
President-F. s. Hamlet.
Vice Presidential. Halter
Secretary-Miss f. NJ. Novel;,
Treasurer-A. X. Thomas.
Orator-B. w. Tinker.
Histarian-MiSs NJ. q. Pinkham.
Prophetic. G. Smith.
Poet-A. q. Townsend.
Chaplain-R. A. Parker.
Marshal-Fred Cakes
Odist-J. ii. johnson.
Parting AddreSs-G. w. Snow.
and Wallace.
The Sophomore Freshman game which
was to have been played last Saturday saw
postponed.
1t Is thought that the corner stone of the
new observatory on Mt. David will be laid
next commencement week
The students met Friday morning to con-
slider base ball matters and the general opin-
Ions was that Bates should enter the collegi-
ate league next season. A committee Of
three was appointed to revise the old con-
stitution of the Association and at a later
meeting the revised constitution was ac-
cepted. With the large amount of base ball
material ma now In college, liberal support by
nine, the season OF 'SS should see a nine In
the field from Bates, that will compare fay-
orably with that of rs or SO. 0flcers of the
new Association will probably be elected and
nine chosen in few days.
II. 5. Cowell, rs has been elected princi-
pal OF Gushing Academy, Ashburnham,
Mass, at a salary Of $1,000.
j.. W. Moulton, 'S7, has entered the Yale
Divinity School.
Jesse Bailey, 'S7, has been elected instruc-
tor Of mathematics in Tallageda University,
Alabama.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
SUBURBAN NEWS.
WEST POWNAL.

Fire was discovered here last Monday
night at lite after nine o'clock in the build
ings known as the Kidder place. The house
was unoccupied but the barn was rented to
+. N. Jordan and used by him as a store
house. He had large amount Of loose hay
and general merchandise in the buildings
and III. III. Jordan had large amount Of
bagged ground plaster, also pressed hay and
general merchandise, all of which was un-
insured. w. b. Pierce had stored there
about car of nice pressed hay. f. N. Jor-
dan losses nearly $500: III. ii. Jordan, $500,
and w. B. Pierce, $780, The fire caught in
the barn. Cause, unknown. We are ex-
will sustain as they are all hardworking.
energetic men and highly esteemed citizens.
BowERY BEACH.
Quite extensive repairs and improvements
will be made at the Two Lights this fall, and
Wednesday the light house tender Myrtle
was engaged nearly all the afternoon boat
ing ashore materials for doing the work.
The old historic stone house will receive
new covering OF shingles, the fog whistle
well, huge excavation in the solid ledge
twenty-six feet deep and twenty feet in diam
eter, will have a pitch roof covering put
-oyer It. A A|SDall brick building over the
whistle premises, f0ff%erly used as cistern
win receive hip roof aha be utilized as
will be made.
Captain Nichols of the Myrtle, says ne
passed large schools of mackerel be.ween
Cape Ann and Boon Island. and when OF ,he
latter place he saw Cape Ann schoones
with her decks full of mackerel from taffrail
to fo'castle.
For several years past light house keepers
have been forbidden to convert their dwell
lngs into boarding houses for summer visi-
tors, but they were expected to board and
lodge workmen sent to their stations to make
repairs. Now an order has been promulgated
pro hibiting the use of the keepers hou ,es
for the latter purpose, and workmen will be
provided with tents and cooking utensils
hereafter.
Speaking of cats, Mr. Sumner DYER of this
place has beautiful full grown black and
white cat, perfect in every respect, except
that she has only two toes, or so to say,
thumb and finger on each of her fore paws
Puss Is as lively and playful as any OF her
species, and does mot seem to realize any
denciency In her make up, nor Is she whit
less successful in the pursuit Of prey than
those OF her race having the regulation num-
Der OF toes and claws.
migrating southwark. Plover have been
quite plenty for two or three weeks and the
young nimrOds hereabout have bagged a
good many. Light keepers at this season
md 1t necessary to clear the plate glass of
their lanterns daily owing to the soiled con-
ditlon they are left in each night from con-
tact with migrating land birds.
The writer's thanks are due to the gentle
manly clerk, Mr.. Brigham of the Preble
House, for popular periodicals received by
mail, and for other favors. NJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
GEN ERAL NEWS.

The town of Sullivan, N. H., celebrated
its centennial yesterday.
One of the cholera stricken passengers of
the Alesia died yesterday.
The Chicago Farmers Review estimates
the corn crop to be about 300, 900, 900 bushels
The National Telephone Exchange Asso-
citation will hold its next meeting in New
York.
The house and barn Of Z. r.. Monroe at
Bradford, Vt, were burned yesterday, with
100 tons Of hay.
Fire at East Fairfield, Vt, yesterday de-
stroyed the house and barns Of Mrs. Mary
A. Squires. Loss $1,000.
Rev. w. ID. P. Bliss declines the nomina-
tion for lieutenant governor upon the labor
ticket in Massachusetts.
In a collision between freight trains ON
the Boston Il Albany road yesterday morn
ing, a brakeman was killed and Is cars
smashed.
The American schooner Nette B. Dobbin
has been fined $50 for neglecting to enter at
the Custom House until the third day after
her arrival at st. Johns, N. b., from Jones'
port, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
O'NEILL.

ONEILL.
Mr.. James O'Neill will produce his great
presentation of the Count of Monte Cristo at
Portland Theatre Friday and Saturday
next. The Boston Evening Transcript saws:
Mr.. O'Neill sustains the title role admira-
bly,, almost perfectly. 1t Is a part which
calls for wide range Of talent upon the part
OF the actor, and whether, as the rollicking
free-hearted sailor, the calm outspoken
priest, the man of society, or the heart-sore
and passion-torn slave of memory and venge-
ance, Mr.. O'Neill shows himself a careful,
painstaking, and intelligent actor" The
sale Of seats will begin today.
BENNETT AND MoULroN
This popular opera company will COM
mence a weeks engagement at Portland
Theatre next Monday, and the sale of seats
will begin at the box Office Friday morning.
September 30th. The list of operas to be
presented will be found in our amusment
columns.
TABLEAU MUSICAL.
DIR. F. II. Roscoe and wife, Of Providence,
r. l., viii give grand tableau musical and
literary entertainment this evening. assisted
by number Of ladies and gentlemen of this
CITY,. These are some of the scenes
TO be represented in tableaux: Rock
OF Ages, the Woman Of Samaria, the Charm
ing Picture Lorelie, and the Second Mar.
rlage OF Mrs. Tom Thumb, with number oil
others. There will be a social dance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28

AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Liability Of Telegraph Companies
Defined.

The law court Of Maine has just made an
important decision in regard to telegraphic
messages. Fred w. Aver, business man in
Bangor, sent message by telegraph, and by
mistake of the operator word was left out,
by reason of which Mr.. Aver was loser,
and he sued the telegraph company for the
amount. Below is the judgment of the court:
The dropping Of an important word in the trans
mission OF message by telegraph Is prima facie
evidence Of negligence on the part Of the telegraph
company. unless explained or accounted for The
stipulation upon telehraph blanks that the com
pany shall not be liable for the negligence of itself
or any OF It's servants, In case Of a mistake or
omission In transmitting the message, unless the
message Is repeated at the expense Of the sender,
Is void. being against public policy. AS between
the sender and receiver OF a message by telegraph
any loss occasioned by change Of the terms of
tne message during transmission must fall upon
the party who elected that means Of communica-
ton for that message. Such party has his remedy
over against the telegraph company, in case the
errlr resulted from It's negligence. Judgment for
the pantin for $50, with Interest from the day OF
the writ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
MEETING IN A STORM
Grand Army Boys Wandering About
Muddy st. Louis Streets.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27.-Rain, mud and
gloom played havoc with the Grand Army
arrangements today. The parade was given
up and the boys had nothing to do but to
hunt for amusements. The Exposition was
the harbor Of thousands. Gilmore prepared
special programme Of National airs and
war songs. The veterans marched about
with mud. A petition Is being Generally
signed asking Congress to pass the bill for
the relief Of INDECENT veterans. On the flag
issue the only expression Of opinion Is Of
satisfaction that the flags are still there
General Sherman, it is understood, has de-
would be chosen without opposition II he
would accept
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28

After the race Mr.. Bell admitted that he
was badly beaten, and said he never saw the
Thistle sail so badly. She seemed to clog on
the bottom. He was satisfied. however, that
he could not have won at the best as he was
badly handicapped by the wind and tide.
Mr.: Bell was satisfied if the committee was
and would not complain. The chief officer
OF the Mohican said the Thistle was badly
handicapped by the fleet, which as soon as
the Volunteer got the lead started right af-
ter her, churning and tearing up the water.
Mr.. Bell and Captain Barr aquiesced in this
statement. Mr.. Bell said the wind had to
reach the Thistle through the spaces in the
big boats, which made it so streaky it was
hard telling wherethe eye of the wind really
was. But" saidhe, "we did our best and
won't complaint The Thistle will be
docked tomorrow and thoroughly overhauled.
Captain Barr also, said he never saw the
Thistle sail so badly. She lost the race be-
fore she got out of the Narrows. He hoped
the excursion steamers and tug boats would
show more consideration for the yachts In
the next race. On leaving, Mr.. Bell told
Gen. Paine that heTegretted his inability TO
give him rousing British cheer before he
came to anchor, but was too far astern.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
The Land-Locked Sea Serpent of
New Brunswick.
rWoodsteck fNRApress1

lWOodoloSh w. ID. Ilcoo.
The famous land-locked sea serpent, which
has long been said to inhabit the depths of
Skif Lake, was seen during the last week
by at least three reputable eye-witnesses dis
porting itself on the bosom Of the lake. Ac-
cording to one Of the witnesses the serpent
appeared TO be about thirty feet in length
At times he lay on the surface, and then
again he would slough through the water at
a frightful rate Of speed, lashing the water
into foam with his head and tail. For dis
tance OF three miles he was plainly visible
TO the men on the hill overlooking the lake.
They watched his movements with the keen
est curiosity until an intervening island cut
him out Of their sight. This is at least the
third appearance of this singular reptile. On
a former occasion it was seen by a respect
able farmer, James McMullen, and his wife.
who reside by the side of the lake, and who
had been making visit by water to neigh
Mullen rowed over it, when it lifted its head
and part of its body cut of water in menac-
ing hammer. Whatever it may be, the exist
ence of such reptile In 0klif Lake can no
lonper he denied,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28
Not a Joke; an Actual Fact.

EaStp0rb Oentlntl'J
Captain Pratt of the Dominion patrol boat
intrepid" was asked the other day by one
of our boatmen here, who often in the sum
mer sea son takes pleasure parties, for sail
and picnic among the islands and along the
shores, if in case they vented a fish for a
one near the New Brunswick shore, where
they might be sailing. The captain replied:
NO, you must not attempt it, your boat
would be seized If you were caught in the
act. The captain says he wouldn't make
these mean little seizures, only that some of
the fishermen on the other side point them
out and he has to do 1t.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-28

Plymouth Church is still without pastor
To the minds Of a large portion of the COM
munity Plymouth meant Henry Ward Beech
or. Several clergymen have been proposed,
and some have approached. The Sundays
up to November have been filed by the ac-
ceptance of invitations. SO 1t is almost GER
tain that the new pastor, whoever he Is To.
be. will not be installed much before Janu.
ry, II he is then.